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Using an overseas Debit Card to minimise paying tax for those of us staying over 180 days
As already mentioned in this thread I won’t be exchanging anything. That’s being done by others. Please scroll up and read what was posted before asking more already-asked-and-answered questions. -
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
Heroes behind the lines in enemy territory How the covert Ukrainian resistance movement is operating behind Russian lines Run by the Ukrainian special forces, this resistance movement is growing, according to its commander, who said any adult - old, young, male, female - can join. In an echo of Britain's Special Operations Executive that ran missions behind enemy lines during World War Two, the tasks of the Ukrainian resistance inside territory captured by Moscow include espionage, sabotage and "eliminating" Russian forces, the commander told Sky News. He said the men and women of the resistance are active in Crimea as well as parts of southern and eastern Ukraine and have carried out jobs within Russia. https://news.sky.com/story/how-the-covert-ukrainian-resistance-movement-is-operating-behind-russian-lines-13202230 -
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Sleepwalking Man Falls from 5th Floor to His Death
No, he didn't...his whole life was twenty-five years. -
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How stupidity is an existential threat to America
Ideally, yes. There might be issues like, given that the US has a volunteer army, from a legal standpoint how can the child of a high-ranking politician be forced to serve if the child of a bus driver can choose not to. But the bus driver of course doesn’t have a say in policy (other than having one vote out of tens of millions in the next election). It’s good to look for any possible disincentives. I often wonder, especially in unjust or unnecessary wars (as most wars are), why the soldiers themselves fight, why they shoot at perfect strangers who have done them no personal harm. I’ve never been in a war (never even fired a gun), and it all seems so irrational. -
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Heavy Rains Cause Landslides in Phuket, 1 Dead
UPDATE Foundation President Asserts Big Buddha at Khao Nakkerd Not Responsible for Phuket Landslide The President of the Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Eknakiri Foundation, which oversees the Big Buddha at Khao Nakkerd, Phuket, firmly believes that the recent landslide was not caused by the construction at the temple. The president assured that all necessary construction permits were obtained from the Office of National Buddhism and the Department of Forestry, and emphasized that the structure of the statue can withstand earthquakes of up to 10 on the Richter scale. Meanwhile, local residents are urging authorities to conduct safety inspections around the mountain, fearing potential repeat incidents. The landslide recently struck the Patak 2 and 4 neighborhoods, as well as parts of Karon Subdistrict in Mueang District, causing widespread destruction. The disaster claimed 13 lives, injured 19 people, and affected 209 households across three subdistricts and nine villages. Some residents have speculated that the ongoing construction at the Big Buddha temple may have contributed to the landslide. On August 26, reporters visited the site of the Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Eknakiri, also known as the Big Buddha, which measures 25.45 metres in width and stands 45 metres tall. The massive statue, made of reinforced concrete and covered with white jade marble from Myanmar, weighs about 135 tons and covers an area of 2,500 square metres. Situated in the Buddhist Park atop Khao Nakkerd, the temple is a popular tourist destination offering panoramic views of Phuket. The site is built on a steep cliff, which has been reinforced with green netting and white barriers for safety. The surrounding area has been compacted with soil and topped with stones. While there has been some official inspection of the temple’s parking area, no official statements have been made regarding the disaster that occurred nearby. Wanitchakul, the foundation's president, explained that construction is ongoing beneath the statue, which had previously been used by monks for prayer and meditation. This area is currently closed for renovations, including the addition of marble. Another structure is also being dismantled, and a medium-sized Buddha statue will be relocated to a different site. Regarding concerns about the construction permits, Mr. Suphon confirmed that they were properly obtained. The original permits were valid for five years and renewed four times, totaling 20 years. The foundation is now seeking a 30-year permit. The project is being overseen by the Office of National Buddhism, which obtained permission from the Department of Forestry to use the land. While acknowledging residents’ concerns, Mr. Suphon insisted that the landslide was unlikely to have been caused by the temple's construction. He pointed out that the statue’s structure was designed to endure significant seismic activity. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the landslide. Local residents near Khao Nakkerd have expressed their fears, noting multiple signs of landslides in the area. Continuous water flow over rocks has raised concerns about the safety of those living beneath the mountain, especially as rainfall continues intermittently, saturating the ground. Residents are calling for a thorough assessment of the mountain’s safety to prevent future tragedies. -- 2024-08-26 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Calling UK from Thailand
They are actually one and the same:- "Walkers is the brand name used in the UK and Ireland, while Lays is the brand name used in most other countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. -
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Can you do same day in and out when doing plane flight border runs?
Exactly! Taking every chance of a trip outside. -
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RFK Jr Beheading Whale Story Resurfaces After He Endorses Trump
Left wing media again -
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President Kamala Harris
Are you on the pipe in thailand or the US, trying to work out the time, 10 hours ago you were either here taking your morning hit, or in the us taking to bedtime one. You bombarde the threads for about an hour then disappear, so its one or the other -
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How stupidity is an existential threat to America
Quite clearly, you are way overpaid.- 1
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A long way to the top if you want to rock and roll
Haven't you ever heard of Spaceballs? -
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Sleepwalking Man Falls from 5th Floor to His Death
It might have been prudent to live on the ground floor. Easy enough for him to walk to a higher floor...he was a sleepwalker. -
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Is it better to buy or rent property in Thailand as an expat?
I was stupid enough to buy nice flat in BKK. Condo was good, management was good and still is, but - it is an anchor over your neck and you will never will be able to sell at the same price. Also about ROI - you're not allowed to play landlord, don't listen to those "passive income" BS Obviously - NOT BUY- 1
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Yingluck’s 6 trillion baht water project revived to address floods
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Immigration Arrests Aussie Smuggling Apple iPhones into Thailand
For a bitter ex-girlfriend, seeing this story hit the news is the reward.
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